2025 WTA Wuhan Open Final: Jessica Pegula vs Coco Gauff
by Geoffrey Ejiga | by Geoffrey Ejiga
Pegula Hopes To Extend Record Over Gauff in Wuhan Open Final Win
Jessica Pegula eyes glory in her first final win, but we’re betting she wasn’t wishing to face Coco Gauff in the Wuhan Open final. However, it was expected the moment the semifinalists were decided, and besides, Pegula should feel confident of another win given their history. The two tennis stars have met six times, and Jessica Pegula has walked away victorious over Coco Gauff four times. For the best bet on this game, see our SportyTrader tennis expert’s Jessica Pegula vs Coco Gauff prediction.
Interestingly, three of their last four meetings were high-stakes games, featuring two semifinals and one quarter-final. Jessica Pegula won all three, only losing their most recent matchup, which was a group stage game in the WTA Tour Finals. What’s also notable is their tournament run. Both players have been exceptional in recent games; however, Pegula faced much tougher opponents.
Jessica Pegula faced higher-ranked players at every stage compared to Coco Gauff, and she’s just coming off a hard-fought 2-1 comeback against world no 1, Aryna Sabalenka, in the semifinal of the Wuhan Open. Pegula is the underdog here, but her H2H dominance over Gauff and her stellar form might just be enough to win her the cup in her first Wuhan Open final.
Will Coco Gauff Prove The Books Right To Win Her First Wuhan Open
While Jessica Pegula might boast of a better H2H record and stronger tournament performance, Coco Gauff is still the favourite according to the best betting odds, and for good reason. Coco Gauff has earned her place in the 3rd spot of the official WTA rankings, with 7263 points compared to Pegula at 6th with 4653 points. This is not to take anything away from Pegula, but to underline Guaff’s credentials.
Form-wise, Coco Gauff has also been superior. Gauff is 8-1 in her last nine singles and is now 40-8 in her last 48 singles, recording one of the best runs in tennis in recent months. And while Pegula has won three of their last four meetings, Gauff won the most recent game and could build off that momentum to begin her own streak against the fellow American.
Coco Gauff’s aggressive and dominant style of play is also a deciding factor here. And that playing style has seen Gauff win all of her four tournament games in straight sets, as opposed to Jessica Pegula, who lost a set in each of her four games. It’s definitely a tough game given their history and tournament form, but the odds rightfully swing in, however slightly, in Gauff’s favour to win her first Wuhan Open in her first final appearance.
